2008 CHEVROLET KODIAK airbag off

Airbag Off Light
If your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also has
a passenger airbag status indicator located in the
instrument panel.
When you manually turn the right front passenger’s
airbag off using the airbag on-off switch on the
instrument panel, the indicator light OFF or the off
symbol will come on and stay on to remind you that the
airbag has been turned off. This light will go off when
you turn the airbag on. SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 1-56for more on this, including important safety
information.{CAUTION:
If the right front passenger’s airbag is turned off
for a person who is not in a risk group identied
by the national government, that person will not
have the extra protection of an airbag. In a
crash, the airbag will not be able to inate and
help protect the person sitting there.
Do not turn off the passenger’s airbag unless
the person sitting there is in a risk group
identied by the national government.
SeeAirbag Off Switch on page 1-56for more on
this, including important safety information.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the airbag, it means
that something may be wrong with the airbag
system. The right front passenger’s airbag
could inate even though the switch is off.
If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom
the national government has identied as a
member of a passenger airbag risk group
sit in the right front passenger’s position
(for example, do not secure a rear-facing child
restraint in the right front passenger’s seat)
until you have your vehicle serviced. See
Airbag Off Switch on page 1-56andAirbag
Readiness Light on page 3-28for more on this,
including important safety information.
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit, it means that
the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled
(may inflate). SeeAirbag Off Switch on page 1-56for
more on this, including important safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light
may be located in the
instrument panel cluster, or
with the auxiliary warning
lights in the center of
the instrument panel.
It should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition,
before the engine is running, as a check to show
that it is working.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, have
your vehicle checked right away. You could have a loose
generator drive belt or some other problem.
Driving while this light is on will drain your battery. If you
must drive a short distance with the light on, turn off
your radio and other accessories. Sustained driving with
a generator failure could result in a lack of back-up
braking if the engine quits or the power steering pump
should fail.
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Aftermarket Engine Performance
Enhancement Products and
Modications
Some aftermarket engine performance products and
modifications promise a way to increase the horsepower
and torque levels of your vehicle’s powertrain. You
should be aware that these products could have harmful
effects on the performance and life of the engine, exhaust
emission system, transmission, and drivetrain. The
engines, transmissions, and drivetrains have been
designed and built to offer industry leading durability and
performance in the most demanding applications. Engine
power enhancement products may enable the engine to
operate at horsepower and torque levels that could
damage, create failure, or reduce the life of the engine,
engine emission system, transmission, and drivetrain.
Damage, failure, or reduced life of the engine,
transmission, emission system, drivetrain, or other
vehicle components caused by aftermarket engine
performance enhancement products or modifications
may not be covered under your vehicle warranty.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including
some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some
component wear by-products contain and/or emit these
chemicals.
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in remote keyless entry transmitters, may
contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be
necessary. For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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Doing Your Own Service Work
{CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts,
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. English and metric
fasteners can be easily confused. If you
use the wrong fasteners, parts can later
break or fall off. You could be hurt.
If you want to do some of your own service work, you
will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you
much more about how to service your vehicle than this
manual can. To order the proper service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-10.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, seeServicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-59.You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service work you
perform. SeePart D: Maintenance Record on page 6-33.
Engine Fan Breakage
{CAUTION:
Changing the Fan Drive Ratio or Engine
Governed Speed:
If you change the fan drive ratio or increase
the governed speed of the engine, you may
increase stress and the fan could eventually fail.
If the fan breaks apart while it is rotating, pieces
can cause severe injury to anyone — such as a
service technician — who is nearby. And, of
course, the pieces can severely damage the
vehicle. Do not change the fan drive ratio or
increase the governed speed of the vehicle
without getting the necessary information from
your dealer.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Service Parts Identication Label
This label is in a location determined by the body
manufacturer. It is very helpful if you ever need to order
parts. The label has the following information:
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Model designation
•Paint information
•Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage would not be covered by
your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery, even
if your vehicle is not operating.Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-59.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lights to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker inside the motor and a circuit breaker or fuse in
the fuse block. If the motor overheats, the wipers will
stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by
an electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed.
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Accessories and Modifications............................ 5-4
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-23
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-59
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-8
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-102
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-39
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Air Pressure Gage..........................................3-46
Air Suspension...............................................2-44
Air Suspension Seats........................................ 1-6
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-29
Readiness Light..........................................3-28
Airbag System................................................1-48
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-54
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-52
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-51
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-59
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-56
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-54
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-53
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-58Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-34
Antilock Brakes, Trailer System Warning Light.....3-34
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-98
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-96
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-100
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-97
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-95
Finish Care.................................................5-97
Finish Damage............................................5-99
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-96
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-94
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-99
Tires..........................................................5-99
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-100
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-100
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-97
Weatherstrips..............................................5-96
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-98
Ashtray.........................................................3-20
Audio System.................................................3-47
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-58
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-58
Radio Reception..........................................3-58
Setting the Clock.........................................3-48
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-57
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Lamps
Dome........................................................3-16
Marker.......................................................3-16
Reading.....................................................3-17
Lap Belt........................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-24
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-29
Airbag Readiness........................................3-28
Antilock Brake System Warning.....................3-34
Brake System Warning.................................3-32
Change Engine Oil......................................3-38
Change Fuel Filter Warning..........................3-44
Charging System.........................................3-30
Check Gages Warning.................................3-42
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-41
Diesel Particulate Filter Warning....................3-45
Differential Lock Indicator..............................3-40
Engine Overspeed Warning...........................3-39
Engine Shutdown Warning............................3-39
Exhaust Brake Indicator................................3-40
Highbeam On.............................................3-41Light (cont.)
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-35
Low Oil Level.............................................3-38
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-42
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Power Take-Off...........................................3-42
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator.....................3-32
Reduced Engine Power................................3-41
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-27
Service Transmission Warning.......................3-31
Trailer Antilock Brake System Warning............3-34
Wait to Start Indicator..................................3-36
Water in Fuel Warning.................................3-44
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-17
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-21
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-6
Power Door.................................................. 2-7
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-42
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